Image Translator
Instantly translate the text in any photo, screenshot or PDF into 40 languages.
Drop, upload or paste an image
We read the text and translate it in seconds
How it works
How to translate an image
Translate the text in any photo, screenshot or scanned document in three quick steps. No sign-up and nothing to install.
1. Upload your image
Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, WEBP or PDF, paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V, or take a photo with your phone.
2. Pick the languages
Leave the source on Auto-detect or choose it yourself, then select the language you want to translate into.
3. Copy or download
See the original text and the translation side by side. Copy it, or download it as a TXT or Word file.
Features
Why use the OCRmate Image Translator?
Read and translate text from pictures in one step, with AI that understands context.
40 languages
Translate between English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and many more.
Auto-detects the language
No need to know what language the image is in. OCRmate detects it automatically.
Fast and accurate
Text is read and translated in seconds, keeping line breaks, lists and prices in the same order.
Works with handwriting
Translate handwritten notes and letters as well as printed text, signs and screenshots.
Side-by-side view
Compare the original text and the translation, and edit either one before copying.
Private and secure
Your files are processed only to read and translate the text and are never saved on our server.
What can you translate?
Menus and street signs while travelling, product labels and packaging, screenshots of messages and social posts, letters and handwritten notes, school worksheets, forms, receipts and scanned documents. If there is text in the picture, OCRmate can read it and translate it.
FAQ
Image translator FAQ
Is the Image Translator free?
Yes. You can translate images for free without creating an account. A fair daily limit keeps the service fast for everyone.
How does the image translator work?
OCRmate first reads the text in your image with AI-powered OCR, then translates it into the language you choose. You get the original text and the translation side by side.
Which languages are supported?
You can translate into 40 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish and Russian.
Do I need to know the language in the image?
No. Leave the source set to Auto-detect and OCRmate works out the language for you.
Can I translate a PDF or a screenshot?
Yes. You can upload JPG, PNG and WEBP images, screenshots and PDF files up to 7 MB.
Can it translate handwriting?
Yes. Clear, well-lit photos of handwritten notes give the best results. You can edit the text before copying it.
Is my image stored?
Your files are processed only to read and translate the text and are never saved on our server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Open OCRmate in your phone’s browser, tap the camera button to take a photo, and get the translation in seconds.